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Russell Vought, one of the chief architects of Project 2025 — a conservative blueprint for the next presidency — is no fan of the federal government that President-elect Donald Trump will soon lead. He believes “woke” civil servants and “so-called expert authorities” wield illegitimate power to block conservative White House directives from deep within federal agencies, and wants Trump to “bend or break” that bureaucracy to his will, he wrote in the second chapter of the Project 2025 playbook. Vought is a vocal proponent of a plan known as Schedule F, under which Trump would fire thousands of career civil servants with extensive experience in their fields and replace them with his own political loyalists, and of Christian nationalism, which would see American governance aligned with Christian teachings. Both are core tenets of Project 2025. Throughout his campaign, Trump adamantly disavowed Project 2025, even though its policies overlapped with his and some of its authors worked in his first administration. He castigated anyone who suggested the blueprint, which polls showed was deeply unpopular among voters, represented his aims for the presidency. But last week, the president-elect nominated Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget, which oversees the White House budget and its policy agenda across the federal government. Trump called Vought, who held the same role during his first term, an “aggressive cost cutter and deregulator” who “knows exactly how to dismantle the Deep State and end Weaponized Government.” The nomination was one of several Trump has made since his election that have called into question his claims on the campaign trail that Project 2025 was not his playbook and held no sway over him or his plans for a second term. He selected Tom Homan, a Project 2025 contributor and former visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation, the conservative organization behind the blueprint, as his “border czar.” Trump named Stephen Miller, an immigration hard-liner also linked to Project 2025, as his deputy chief of staff for policy. Both also served in the first Trump administration. He also named Brendan Carr to serve on the Federal Communications Commission. Carr wrote a chapter of Project 2025 on the FCC, which regulates U.S. internet access and TV and radio networks, and has echoed Trump’s claims that news broadcasters have engaged in political bias against Trump. Trump named John Ratcliffe as his pick for CIA director and Pete Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada. Both are Project 2025 contributors. It has also been reported that the Trump transition team is filling lower-level government spots using a Project 2025 database of conservative candidates. During the campaign Trump said that he knew “nothing about” Project 2025 and that he found some of its ideas “absolutely ridiculous and abysmal.” In response to news in July that Project 2025’s director, Paul Dans, was leaving his post, Trump campaign managers Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles — whom the president-elect has since named his chief of staff — issued a statement saying that “reports of Project 2025’s demise would be greatly welcomed.” Asked about Trump’s selection of several people with Project 2025 connections to serve in his administration, Trump transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt responded with a statement, saying Trump “never had anything to do with Project 2025.” “This has always been a lie pushed by the Democrats and the legacy media, but clearly the American people did not buy it because they overwhelmingly voted for President Trump to implement the promises that he made on the campaign trail,” Leavitt wrote. “All of President Trump’s cabinet nominees and appointments are whole-heartedly committed to President Trump’s agenda, not the agenda of outside groups.” Leavitt too has ties to Project 2025, having appeared in a training video for it. In addition to calling for much greater power in the hands of the president, Project 2025 calls for less federal intervention in certain areas — including through the elimination of the Department of Education. It calls for much stricter immigration enforcement and mass deportations — a policy priority of Trump’s as well — and rails against environmental protections, calling for the demolition of key environmental agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service. It calls for tougher restrictions on abortion and for the federal government to collect data on women who seek an abortion, and backs a slew of measures that would strip rights from LGBTQ+ people. For Trump’s critics, his selections make it clear that his disavowal of the conservative playbook was nothing more than a campaign ploy to pacify voters who viewed the plan as too far to the right. It’s an argument many were making before the election as well. “There are many of us who tried to sound the alarm bell before the election,” when voters still had the power to keep such a plan from coming to fruition, said Ben Olinsky, senior vice president of structural reform and governance at the liberal Center for American Progress. Now, he said, he expects many of the more “draconian pieces” of Project 2025 to start being implemented given the nominees Trump has put forward. That includes Vought’s plan to eviscerate the career civil service, the core of American government, by doing away with merit-based staffing in favor of loyalty-based appointments, Olinsky said. “We know what happened before there was a merit-based civil service. There was cronyism in American government, and we can look back through history and see that kind of graft and cronyism,” Olinsky said. Filling the government with Trump loyalists will clear the way for more policies of Project 2025 to be implemented without resistance, Olinsky said. Olinsky said the Supreme Court and the Republican-controlled House have already proved they are not willing to stand up to Trump. There are “still some institutionalists” in the Senate — soon to be controlled by Republicans, as well — who could leverage their power to push back, he said, but it is not clear that they will. Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has signaled that he may be willing to do so: According to reports from his home state, he said at a local Chamber of Commerce event Tuesday that all presidents try to push policy through executive action, and that Congress “sometimes will have to put the brakes on.” In the end, Olinsky said, real resistance might come only once Americans start realizing that Trump’s new government, stripped of all of its experts, is failing them in serious ways. “They do care about their Social Security checks being delivered. They do care about the nation being defended properly. They care that, when they turn on the faucet, they will drink water that won’t sicken them and their kids,” Olinsky said. “And that’s what requires expertise.” ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
UNC-Wilmington 76, Appalachian St. 61All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Music’s big night is finally here. Hosted by Michelle Buteau , the 2024 Billboard Music Awards are airing live Thursday (Dec. 12) at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX and Fire TV Channels. Zach Bryan , Taylor Swift , Morgan Wallen and Sabrina Carpenter are the leading finalists for the BBMAs, with Bryan sitting atop the pack with 18 nods. Swift follows with 16, Wallen is close behind with 15, and first-time finalist Carpenter has nine. Other first-time finalists to keep an eye on include Tyla and Teddy Swims tied at eight nods, Benson Boone and Shaboozey locked in at six each, and Chappell Roan with two. See the full list of finalists here. Don’t want to miss a moment? We’ve compiled everything you need to know to watch the BBMAs on TV and online from the comfort of your home. Check out all the streaming options available below. The awards show presented by Marriott Bonvoy will broadcast live on FOX and Fire TV channels on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT and on-demand on Paramount+ , with performances also rolling out across Billboard.com and via @BBMAs and @Billboard social channels. No cable? No problem. You can stream the Billboard Music Awards live on DirecTV Stream , Hulu + Live TV or Fubo TV , all of which offer a live feed of FOX. DirecTV is currently running a five-day free trial , as well as a limited-time $15 discount on your first two months. Use it to livestream the Billboard Music Awards online for free. You can cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged. Hulu + Live TV streaming plans start at $82.99/month for access to 90+ live channels, plus Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ . Another great way to watch the awards show online for free is through Fubo . The service is offering a seven-day free trial here that you can use to stream the 2024 BBMAs online free through your phone, laptop, tablet or smart TV. Paramount+ streaming plans start at $7.99/month after a one-week free trial . To stream with with no ads, upgrade to Paramount+ with Showtime for access to CBS live, Showtime original programming, and download features to watch your favorite shows and movies offline. The 2024 BBMAs will feature many must-see acts, including Tyla bringing the party to a London pub , an electric showing from Linkin Park , and a special Shaboozey performance from W Hollywood. Other performances include rock band Coldplay ; country stars Jelly Roll and Megan Moroney ; K-pop stars SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids ; blue-eyed soul singer Teddy Swims ; and regional Mexican band Fuerza Regida . Swift and Drake are leading candidates in many categories, and there’s one historic record that either could break during the 2024 show. The artists are currently tied for the most wins in BBMAs history with 39 each. With a combined 24 nods at the 2024 show, including the Top Artist award, their tie could be broken this year. Watch the 2024 Billboard Music Awards live online for free with a free trial to DirecTV Stream here .Ilona Maher goes from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ to playing rugby in the U.K.
had another great day on Wednesday, and the biggest tokens led the market. is once again trading above $100,000, which is a critical psychological level for traders. As of 3 p.m. ET, in the past 24 hours alone, Bitcoin is up 5.3%, has jumped 5.2%, and is up 7.9%. The Fed and how it affects cryptocurrencies The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced this morning the closely watched Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up 2.7% from a year ago, 0.1% higher than in October, but in line with estimates. Traders are now convinced this will be the final data point needed to cut the federal funds rate to between 4.25% and 4.5% later this month. According to the CME, the odds of a cut are now at 94.9%. As much as crypto bulls want to say cryptocurrencies are about upending the current financial system, the biggest driver of higher values in crypto is and the actions of the Federal Reserve. When rates were going up, crypto fell, and now that rates are coming down, crypto is rising again. That shows crypto is trading more like a speculative asset than based on any fundamentals. Back to the old narratives The moves higher in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies since early November were all about the election. But that trade seems to be slowing as it gets priced into the market and traders look for the next catalyst. They found it today with lower rates, which could make borrowing less expensive and theoretically drive more economic activity. That's the same narrative that drove crypto in 2020 and 2021, but reversed when interest rates started rising. We are now back to the old themes, with trading dependent on rates for tailwinds or headwinds. I will note that while the federal funds rate gets the most attention, the 10-year rate is more important to businesses borrowing money to grow. And that rate is still up sharply in the last three months and flat for 2024. data by Where does crypto go from here? The changes in interest rates and potential regulation of crypto will be good for the industry, but not in the ways a lot of tokens are moving. I think it's real utility, like lower-cost financial transactions, stock trades on the blockchain, and subscriptions or loyalty programs on the blockchain, that will be unlocked from a changing administration. Some of that value may flow to tokens themselves, but Bitcoin and Ethereum are notoriously slow and costly blockchains, and Dogecoin is a meme coin. It's unlikely these are the places entrepreneurs build real businesses in 2025 and beyond. Those businesses will likely be built on other blockchains. Buyer beware of the pop Momentum is strong in crypto today, and that may last for some time. But the value of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin will only go higher as long as more money is flowing into the ecosystem. And that momentum may stop as signs of a worsening economy continue to percolate through the economy.
HYDERABAD In Indian history, only two persons have been born as leaders who later became Prime Ministers — Vajpayee and Modi, said BJP’s Rajya Sabha member and national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi, while drawing parallels between former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and current PM Narendra Modi. While delivering the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Lecture, organised by the ABV Foundation in Hyderabad on Tuesday, Mr. Trivedi called Hyderabad the best venue for the programme, highlighting the region’s significant contributions during Vajpayee’s leadership. The lecture was organised in the city on Tuesday to kick off the birth centenary celebrations of the late PM. Mr. Trivedi lauded Vajpayee’s decisive leadership, citing the Pokhran nuclear tests as a landmark moment that showcased India’s strategic capabilities. He noted that Vajpayee’s tenure from 1999 to 2004 witnessed the creation of six crore jobs and substantial foreign exchange growth, which laid the foundation for India’s economic stability. He also credited Vajpayee with launching the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and strengthening India’s nuclear capabilities, which Mr. Modi further expanded. Former Governor Vidyasagar Rao reflected on Vajpayee’s calm and resolute leadership in crisis, including the 2001 Parliament attack. “Vajpayee ensured that democracy prevailed, with Parliament functioning as usual the very next day,” Mr. Rao said. He also spoke of Vajpayee’s foresight during the Emergency era and his ability to unify diverse political ideologies under a common vision. Mr. Rao praised Vajpayee’s contributions to infrastructure development through the Golden Quadrilateral project and his efforts to bolster India’s international standing. He urged the BJP to uphold Vajpayee’s vision of a caste-free society and a governance model rooted in nationalism and inclusivity. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy shared personal anecdotes from his interactions with Vajpayee, describing him as a selfless leader dedicated to the ideology of nationalism. “Vajpayee was instrumental in creating three new states — Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand — without compromising on national integrity,” he said, adding that the centenary celebrations would continue until December 2025. Published - December 24, 2024 09:36 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
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'Move in the right direction': Chryslers on the Murray changes set outWASHINGTON (AP) — A person accused of accosting U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in a Capitol Office building pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a misdemeanor assault charge. Witnesses told police that James McIntyre, 33, of Chicago, shook Mace's hand in an “exaggerated, aggressive” manner after approaching the South Carolina Republican in the Rayburn House Office Building on Tuesday evening, according to a police affidavit. Mace, who is identified only by her initials in a court filing, posted a string of social media messages about the incident. She said she was “physically accosted” at the Capitol, and she thanked President-elect Donald Trump for calling her Wednesday morning to check on her condition. “I’m going to be fine just as soon as the pain and soreness subside,” Mace wrote. Mace declined to be treated by a paramedic after her encounter with McIntyre, who was arrested Tuesday by the Capitol Police, the affidavit says. Mace told police that McIntyre said, “Trans youth serve advocacy,” while shaking her hand. Last month, Mace proposed a resolution that would prohibit any lawmakers and House employees from “using single-sex facilities other than those corresponding to their biological sex.” Mace said the bill is aimed specifically at Delaware Democrat Sarah McBride — the first transgender person to be elected to Congress. A magistrate judge ordered McIntyre’s release after an arraignment in Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Efforts to reach an attorney for McIntyre weren't immediately successful.
The Danish government has unveiled a significant increase in defence spending for Greenland, shortly after US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the Arctic territory. Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen confirmed that the investment, which amounts to a “double-digit billion” figure in kroner, equates to at least $1.5bn (£1.2bn). Poulsen characterised the timing of the announcement as an “irony of fate,” following Trump’s statement on Monday that the ownership and control of Greenland was an “absolute necessity” for the United States. Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, hosts a major US space facility and holds strategic importance for the US due to its location on the most direct route to Europe. The island is also rich in mineral and oil reserves. The planned defence package will fund the purchase of two new inspection ships, two long-range drones, and two additional dog sled teams. It will also support the expansion of staffing at Arctic Command in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, and the upgrade of one of the island’s three primary civilian airports to accommodate F-35 fighter jets. Poulsen noted that Denmark had not invested sufficiently in the Arctic in recent years, emphasising that the government is now prioritising a stronger presence in the region. While the precise cost of the package has not been disclosed, Danish media estimates place it at around 12-15bn kroner. The announcement comes just a day after Trump reiterated on his Truth Social platform that the United States deems Greenland’s control essential for national security and global freedom. In response, Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede firmly stated, “we are not for sale,” though he welcomed continued cooperation and trade, particularly with neighbouring countries. Analysts suggest that the defence package had been under discussion for some time and should not be seen as a direct reaction to Trump’s remarks. However, they note that Denmark has been slow to expand its military capacity in Greenland, and should it fail to protect the territory’s waters from encroachments by China and Russia, there could be growing US demands for greater control. Army Major Steen Kjaergaard of the Danish Defence Academy speculated that Trump’s renewed focus on Greenland could have influenced Denmark’s decision. He believes that Trump is using the pressure of international demands to encourage Denmark to enhance its Arctic military capabilities without directly taking control of Greenland, which relies heavily on subsidies from Denmark. Trump’s previous suggestion in 2019 to purchase Greenland was met with a strong rejection from local leaders, including Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who described the proposal as “absurd.” This led to the cancellation of a planned state visit to Denmark. The idea of acquiring Greenland is not new; it was first proposed during President Andrew Johnson’s administration in the 1860s. Follow us on:Sinner and Swiatek doping rows take sheen off stellar campaign
